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H 5499·MA·house
An Act to include teachers from the Springfield Empowerment Zone in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System
In CommitteeFiled Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Bud L. Williams (D)
Latest Action
Joint: Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
Jul 14, 2026
Summary
The measure would extend membership in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System to educators working in the Springfield Empowerment Zone. It would give those teachers access to the retirement benefits provided by the system. This change affects both the teachers in that zone and the retirement system’s membership base.
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